untrimmed and unbraided | WordReference Forums What does "untrimmed" and "unbraided" here mean? Miss Morstan entered the room with a firm step and an outward composure of manner She was a blonde young lady, small, dainty, well gloved, and dressed in the most perfect taste There was, however, a plainness and simplicity about her costume
cleaned up good | WordReference Forums Please tell us where you found these sentences ”Clean up good” has nothing to do with cleaning a house or being diligent It means the person is surprisingly attractive when he or she gets cleaned up, dresses nicely, etc
Crisp shirt - WordReference Forums Along with some references to "crisp dresses" at online stores I do not have much of a context It is a description of a man suit, with black jacket and trousers, a bowler hat and the mentioned crisp shirt (in this case, white") The scene occurs at the 19th century Thank you
no substance - WordReference Forums Hi everyone, Could you please clarify what exactlymeans "no substance" in the following 2 sentences: "Their words had no substance" (no actual meaning, no gravity?) "This is a man of no substance " (this is a man who is kind of empty?) Thank you!
wall hooks hangers - WordReference Forums I agree that #1 shows a hanger (= a coat hanger*) hanging on one of the hooks, and the hooks would not be called hangers, nor would the hook rack or whatever arrangement they're in * Surprisingly, it's a coat hanger whatever you hang on it: shirts, trousers, dresses, or coats
cadenas de table - WordReference Forums Hola, bonjour! ¿Alguien podría ayudarme con la palabra "cadenas"? No encuentro por ningún lado su equivalencia en español : ( Por si ayuda, nef =
Grande distinction - WordReference Forums Bonjour Hello ! quel est l'équivalent anglais du terme "Grande Distinction" dans le cadre des universités (diplome obtenu avec gfrande distinction) ? Merci, Joaquim
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